Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
saxifraga
ID:
440153

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 421 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439485



Common Names

  • Silene saxifraga
  • Saxifrage Catchfly
  • Saxifrage Silene


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Synonyms

  • Silene stojanovii Panov [unknown]
  • Silene petraea Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Silene taygetea Halácsy ex Vierh. [unknown]
  • Silene velcevii Jordanov & Panov [unknown]
  • Silene hayekiana Hand.-Mazz. & Janch. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus saxifragus Lam. [unknown]

Description

Silene saxifraga (also called Saxifrage Catchfly, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, often on rocky slopes and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Silene saxifraga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene saxifraga has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene saxifraga is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Silene saxifraga

Silene saxifraga can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Silene saxifraga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene saxifraga?

Silene saxifraga

What is the common name of Silene saxifraga?

Saxifrage Catchfly

Where is Silene saxifraga found?

It is found in South Africa

Species in the Silene genus

Silene abietum, Silene acaulis, Silene catholica, Silene chalcedonica, Silene chamarensis, Silene chersonensis, Silene cephallenia, Silene bupleuroides, Silene cambessedesii, Silene campanula, Silene burchellii, Silene coeli-rosa, Silene ciliata, Silene conica, Silene conglomeratica, Silene colorata, Silene coniflora, Silene conoidea, Silene colpophylla, Silene congesta, Silene compacta, Silene chromodonta, Silene flos-cuculi, Silene flavescens, Silene fissipetala, Silene flos-jovis, Silene foetida, Silene fuscata, Silene gaditana, Silene chlorifolia, Silene chlorantha, Silene chilensis, Silene fruticosa, Silene frivaldskyana, Silene andicola, Silene amoena, Silene andryalifolia, Silene apetala, Silene arabica, Silene adelphiae, Silene aegyptiaca, Silene aellenii, Silene ammophila, Silene altaica, Silene alexandrina, Silene almolae, Silene alpestris, Silene biappendiculata, Silene bergiana, Silene barbeyana,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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